BOOKABLE - Highs and Lows of the Derwent Valley

Rushcliffe Group

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Overview

An attractive walk around the Derwent Valley mainly on moorland tracks,fields and woodland paths. We start from Eyam crossing the Derwent at Froggat Bridge before ascending through Froggatt and Hay Woods to Nether Padley. We rejoin the Derwent after passing Padley Chapel before climbing over Eyam Moor returning to Eyam.

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 650m / 2133ft
Type:: circular

Please bring a packed lunch.

It is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from West Bridgford.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 21670 76704
Nearest postcode:: S32 5AD
what3words:: fell.record.dentures

Start time:: 10:00 am

Upper car park, off Hawkhill Road (free but donation appreciated).

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